GRE Word List
EMISSARY
one designated as the agent of another : representative
The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |